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Lot 161

Sale 2586 - Books, Maps & Manuscripts
Sep 30, 2016 6:00AM ET
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(Scranton Estate : ...


(Scranton Estate : Early Imprints). (British Royal Armorial Binding.) The Book of Common Prayer... According to the use of the Church of England: together with the Psalter... Cambridge: Joseph Bentham, 1762.
1vol. Folio, contemporary full richly gilt black calf, with the gilt coat of arms of George III, King of Great Britain at the center of the front and back covers, marbled endpapers scuffed, edges and bands often rubbed. Printed in red and black. Some foxing to endpapers, scattered internal wear. With annotation on front blank verso, "This book belonged to the Prince of Wales, afterwards George the 4th, and was a present from his father on the anniversary of his birthday, 11 August 1783."

From the Estate of former Pennsylvania Governor William W. Scranton and First Lady Mary L. Scranton.

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